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Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic: Technology
Tue, 09/22/2015 - 9:47am

Why Would Apple Make an Electric Car, Not a Driverless One?

Apple is doubling down on developing an electric car, and has assigned a 2019 ship-date to its secret automotive project, code-named Titan, according to a report this week in The Wall Street Journal. The latest news builds on earlier reports that indicate Apple is increasingly committed to entering the car market at a time when many believe the industry faces unprecedented disruption.

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